Clematis are among the most showy of flowering perennials; surprisingly easy to cultivate in a wide range of temperate climates, they come in spring and autumn blooming varieties. Their increasing popularity reflects the beauty of their flowers, the fragrance of some of their cultivars, and the grand shape and flow of their bush form, which can define the architecture of a garden. Charles Chesshire, a lifetime expert on growing and breeding clematis, presents this garden guide and showcase, gorgeously illustrated with his own closeups of lush blooms and offering a wealth of practical information on growing and gardening with clematis.